US People Lead

🌍 Redefining how people live.

At Blueground, we believe that when your base is reliable, the world opens up. That’s why we’re building the world’s leading platform for living.

Every year, 350 million people move between cities—yet today’s housing options haven’t caught up with the needs of this modern, mobile generation. Blueground was built to change that.

With 40,000+ homes across the globe, available for stays from a few days to a year or more, we’re just getting started. We’re on an exponential growth path to redefine living and create an entirely new category. Our edge? Powerful proprietary tech, operational excellence, and a team that executes with speed and discipline.

 Our culture is grounded in five principles:

• Guests First – Every decision starts with their experience.
• Move Fast – We value speed, momentum, and action.
• Dive In – The magic is always in the details, and we go deep.
• Embrace Change – Change isn’t a disruption; it’s how we grow.
• Keep It Honest – Transparency accelerates progress—and strengthens relationships.

If you’re ready to do the best work of your life and help reshape how the world lives, we’d love to meet you.

We are seeking a US People Lead to lead all core People Operations activities for our US workforce. This role owns payroll, benefits, 401(k), leave of absence programs, compliance, and serves as the primary People point of contact for employees and managers in the US. In addition to its core People Operations focus, the role will also support Talent Acquisition through participation in recruiting and hiring processes. They will collaborate closely with the global People team to ensure a consistent and high-quality employee experience across regions.

This is a hybrid role based in New York, requiring two days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Benefits

• Own end-to-end US payroll in partnership with Finance and external providers.
• Administer health, dental/vision, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits, and ancillary plans.
• Manage 401(k) administration, employee support, and annual testing.
• Act as the primary contact for brokers and benefit vendors.

Leave of Absence (LOA)

• Manage FMLA, NY and CA state leave programs, parental leave, and ADA accommodations.
• Coordinate with employees, managers, and TPAs to ensure compliance and clear communication.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain the annual HR compliance calendar and manage filings (ACA, EEO-1, 5500, etc.).
• Ensure ongoing compliance with NY, CA, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Keep HR policies, procedures, and employee files accurate and audit-ready.

Employee Support & HR Operations

• Serve as the local HR point of contact for US employees and managers.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, performance issues, and employee relations.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and support People Ops workflows.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with TA on hiring coordination, offers, background checks, and pre-hire documentation.
• Oversee Day 1 readiness and ensure timely benefits enrollment and onboarding compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.
• Required: Direct experience with NY and CA employment laws, compliance requirements, and LOA programs.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll, benefits, and employment regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA).
• Hands-on experience managing LOA programs and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent communication, detail orientation, and ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

Your benefits:

• Competitive Salary & Bonus
• Flexible PTO
• Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid maternity/parental leave benefits for new parents
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations. Think summer in Greece and winter in Dubai!